Are Candidates Finding Jobs Faster... or Just Fielding More Interviews

Are Candidates Finding Jobs Faster... or Just Fielding More Interviews If it seems that youre generating quick interest from employers, but your job search is still taking longer, its not your imagination. To conduct an informal survey of career professionals, my colleague Julie Walraven recently posed a question on LinkedIn that seemed to inspire similar answers from those of us in the careers industry. Many seasoned, leadership-level professionals are finding that interest in their skills has picked up over the past 6 months. While this is a good sign, it doesnt always mean that companies are truly ready to hire. Consider the saga of one client, who recently noted that after 3 successful interviews, I did not hear back from a large employer. Upon calling, I was informed that the Board was considering a merger with another organization, and there would not be a need to fill the slot I had interviewed for should the merger take place. The good news? Companies ARE showing interest in well-qualified candidates. The not-so-wonderful news? Theyre not always able to  do something about it, which means that youll need to hang in there and continue to build productive relationships for your search.